* [http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/irctutorial.html Here] is a more extensive [http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/irctutorial.html IRC tutorial].

* [http://xchat.org/ XChat] is a popular multi-platform IRC client.

* [http://xchat.org/ XChat] is a popular multi-platform IRC client.

* [http://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] claims to be the most popular IRC client for Windows.

* [http://www.mirc.com/ mIRC] claims to be the most popular IRC client for Windows.

Revision as of 23:13, 30 January 2011

The #webworkIRC (Internet Relay Chat) channel is the best form of real-time communication for discussion of or questions about WeBWorK.

You will often find developers or other knowledgeable users who will be happy to answer any technical questions you may have about WeBWorK. You will often be able to get help very promptly through #webwork. However, please keep in mind that the people listed as in the channel at any particular time may or may not actually be in front of their computers or available to answer your question immediately. So, please don't take offense if no one responds to you. You aren't being ignored, but you may have to a while until someone who can help is available.

#webwork

The #webwork IRC channel is on the freenode IRC network. Internet Relay Chat is a real-time text messaging protocol. The freenode IRC network is dedicated to providing IRC channels for peer-directed projects, and it hosts IRC channels for many of the most popular open-source projects.

The IRC protocol is supported by many popular chat clients. Dedicated IRC clients are available for nearly all desktop operating systems and often have advanced IRC specific features for those who wish to use them.